KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 -- As Kuala Lumpur comes alive with festive lights and the bustle of Ramadan bazaars, a starkly different reality unfolds in the shadows.

For the city's homeless, Ramadan is more than just a time of fasting - it is a period of intensified hardship and reflection, as they navigate the relentless struggles of life on the streets.

For 41-year-old Mohd Ibrahim Daud, who has spent the last six years living on the streets, Ramadan evokes a deep sense of longing.

"Ramadan used to mean family gatherings, prayers, and special meals. Now, it's just about survival - finding food, water, and shelter," he said, seated on the cold concrete beneath a flyover near Chow Kit.

Mohd Ibrahim's story is just one of many on the streets...